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Lucid’s new $50K EV promises Level 4 autonomy

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Lucid Motors is finally planning a vehicle for people who don’t have a six-figure car budget. The American EV maker is developing a new midsize crossover, currently known only as “Project Midsize.” But Lucid isn’t just building a cheaper car; it’s partnering with tech giant NVIDIA to stuff it with some of the most advanced self-driving technology on the market.… Read more…

WattEV’s new Solid-State Transformer improves power conversion for heavy-duty electric truck charging


WattEV currently operates five truck charging depots in California, and has another 15 sites under development. The company is keen on the new Megawatt Charging System standard for heavy-duty EVs. Now WattEV has introduced a new compact medium-voltage power conversion system (MV-PCS) designed to accelerate deployment of MCS fast chargers. WattEV’s Solid-State Transformer (SST) was… Read more…

New data reveals how often Tesla’s Robotaxis hit trouble

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The future of driving, where software handles the heavy lifting, is already a reality. As electric cars move toward full automation, the way vehicle incidents are tracked by the government is changing as well. Tesla used to primarily report incidents related to its basic driver-assistance software, which is classified as Level 2 technology – meaning a human driver must always… Read more…

New data reveals how often Tesla’s Robotaxis hit trouble

ArenaEV
The future of driving, where software handles the heavy lifting, is already a reality. As electric cars move toward full automation, the way vehicle incidents are tracked by the government is changing as well. Tesla used to primarily report incidents related to its basic driver-assistance software, which is classified as Level 2 technology – meaning a human driver must always… Read more…

First drive in the Nissan Leaf: Finally ready for the mass market

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The Nissan Leaf was once one of the pioneers of electric mobility – and made quite a name for itself. The third generation, however, has little in common with the 2010 original apart from the name and aims to reinvent the Leaf brand entirely. Whether that’s been successful becomes clear from our first impressions behind the wheel of Nissan’s new compact EV.

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JackRabbit OG2 Pro review: The fun-sized electric microbike that proves less really can be more

When it comes to electric bikes, the JackRabbit OG2 Pro barely qualifies as one – and that’s kind of the point. With no pedals, a seat barely higher than your hip, and a wheelbase shorter than some skateboards, this is less a traditional e-bike and more a bite-sized personal transporter that feels like a cross between a folding bike and an electric scooter. Read more…